One of the frequent representations of Shri Lakshmi in sculpture is in her Gaja-Lakshmi form. Consider the following statements about such Gaja-Lakshmi form : 1. The goddess sits or stands on a lotus. 2. She is flanked by two swans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2024 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Influence of Religious Traditions (Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism) on Architectural Forms)

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

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